What food and wine pairings are there for roast chicken and potatoes?

Sunday Roast Chicken with Potatoes is a Sunday classic in France.

This culinary combination offers a diverse palette of flavors, combining the tenderness of roast chicken with the rich aromas and melting texture of potatoes. The choice of wine can greatly influence the overall taste experience.

To accompany roast chicken and potatoes, both white and red wine options can be considered according to individual preferences.

White wines:

A classic Chardonnay can be an excellent option, especially if it comes from renowned regions like Burgundy in France: a Mercurey blanc du domaine Gouffier is a great match. A well-balanced Chardonnay with stone fruit notes and a subtle minerality can complement the juicy texture of the chicken and the richness of the potatoes.

A white wine from the Rhône Valley, with its power and complexity is a great match for chicken with herbs and garlic. Enjoy a white Crozes-hermitage from domaine Laurent Combier for example.

Red wines:

A Pinot Noir from Burgundy is an elegant option. With delicate red fruit aromas and supple tannins, it harmonizes well with the tender flesh of the chicken and offers a certain lightness that doesn't overpower the dish. Try, for example, with your chicken, a Pernand-Vergelesses du domaine Pavelot.

A Merlot, particularly from regions like Bordeaux or Napa Valley, can also be a pleasing option with its softer tannins and ripe fruit aromas. A Graves du Chateau de L'Hospital is an excellent choice, for example.

In the end, the choice of wine depends on personal preference. If the chicken is prepared with specific herbs, this can also influence the choice of wine. In the latter case, an organic red wine from the Languedoc region can be an excellent choice, such as those from domaine d'Agarrus or Mas des Brousses !